Timeshare Divestment
What are Timeshare Legal Issues?
Timeshare legal issues can involve a combination of real estate, contract, and business laws. Some common timeshare legal issues may inc
lude:
- Default on timeshare payments (i.e., non-payment)
- Failure of the property (such as an unexpected timeshare foreclosure)
- Timeshare scams and fraud schemes
- Timeshare cancellation or rescission
- Transferring rights, giving a timeshare away and inheritance of the timeshare property.
- Overlap of state laws (timeshares are frequently located in a different state than the purchaser’s home residence)
- Death of an owner/co-owner
In most cases, a timeshare agreement is final once the contract is signed. On the other hand, some timeshare companies may provide a short "return window," referred to as a rescission period. This period of time allows the buyer of the timeshare, the ability to have the contract be cancelled or revoked. This, of course, depends on the individual agreement between the Resort owner and the buyer.
Finding the Right Real Estate Lawyer
An experienced timeshare lawyer can guide you through the difficult and downright tedious task of expediting the divestment process. This process will protect you from future contracts, confusion and financial obligation. An experienced timeshare attorney can make sure that you are not being ignored or set aside during the process. They can assist you through the process and confirm that you are legally out of the contract that has been so burdensome to you and your family.
How Can Timeshare Legal Issues be Resolved?
An experienced timeshare lawyer will need to review the purchase agreement/contract to determine how the divestment process will work. The contract may contain terms and conditions describing what will happen if the buyer defaults on regular contract payments, or if the property is unexpectedly destroyed or foreclosed upon. The attorney will also review any clauses that state any possibility of transfer to family upon death. The attorney will be able to explain to you and your family the steps to protect your family from future contractual obligations which can include your child and grandchildren.
Should I Hire a Lawyer for Help with Timeshare Legal Issues?
Timeshares can sometimes involve very complex legal issues. It’s always in your best interest to hire a qualified real estate lawyer or experienced timeshare divestment attorney when you need assistance dealing with timeshare disputes. Your attorney can represent you in all the aspects of the process and provide you with legal advice on the matter. Also, your attorney can describe which types of legal remedies and defenses might be applicable in your particular situation.
Criminal Law
What is Criminal Law?
Criminal law is a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
What to do if I'm accused of a crime?
It is always best to consult a criminal defense lawyer as early as possible if you suspect you will be charged with a crime or even questioned by authorities regarding criminal activity. Our company will refer you to attorneys at that will fight for your legal and constitutional rights and monitor the proceedings for fairness.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
The traditional definition of a felony is a crime that is punishable by a year or more in jail. A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by imprisonment of less than one year.
If I'm arrested, what do I do?
If the police arrest you, immediately ask to call our company to find you a qualified attorney in this area of law. Or should you contact an attorney first and are unhappy with their services, call us and we will assist you with finding a more suited attorney for your matter.
Foreclosure
What is Foreclosure?
Foreclosure is the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
Is having an attorney important?
When it comes to foreclosure, hiring an attorney early in the process helps ensure that you have more options available to you than what might be available later in the foreclosure process. For example, a lawyer can help you work out a deal with the lender that will allow you to stay in the home, or, if necessary, fight the foreclosure in court. If you wait too long, though, it might be too late to stop the process.
What will an attorney do for me?
A foreclosure attorney will assist in all the legal aspects of the process. They will answer all court documents from the bank's counsel, draft and prepare documents and most importantly fight on your behalf for the best possible outcome.
Civil Law
What is Civil Law?
Civil Law is the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
What are Civil Law cases?
Civil Law cases can vary between Tort, Family, Contract and Property.
What is a Tort Law Case?
Torts include all negligence cases as well as intentional wrongs which result in harm. Therefore tort law is one of the major areas of law (along with contract, real property and criminal law) and results in more civil litigation than any other category.
What is a Family Law Case?
There are many types of cases heard in family court. Issues like divorce, domestic violence, child support, and child custody are determined by family courts. In fact, most court cases that pertain to familial relationships, are handled by family courts.
What is a Contract Law case?
Contract law governs the legality of agreements made between two or more parties when there is an exchange of some sort intended to take place. In nearly all business transactions, contracts are made. Such contracts, even if made by a verbal agreement, are legally enforceable, as an obligation to fulfill the terms of the agreement has been created. Anytime an individual, business, or other entity agrees to take action, or to make an exchange or payment for something of value, a contract has been created. Examples of such agreements in business include bills of sale, purchase orders, and employment agreements.
What is a Property Law Case?
Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property (land as distinct from personal or movable possessions) and in personal property, within the common law legal system. In the civil law system, there is a division between movable and immovable property. Movable property roughly corresponds to personal property, while immovable property corresponds to real estate or real property, and the associated rights, and obligations thereon.
Do I need an attorney?
If you need to file a lawsuit it is strongly suggested you seek the assistance of a civil attorney. A civil attorney can help you navigate the complicated court system and ensure that you do not miss any important deadlines. A civil attorney can also consider your case and help you determine the likelihood of success should your case go to trial.
If you have been sued, it is important to speak to an attorney promptly in order to respond to the lawsuit within the appropriate time frame.